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RA06 GHD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,812 mi
Last recorded167,812 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 GHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 167,812 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 159,600 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 152,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 144,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 134,818 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 134,818 miles

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 130,803 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-body needs anti-corrosion sealant

Pass 7 Jun 2017 119,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' outside 10mm but not affecting view of road (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 119,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' outside 10mm but not affecting view of road (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 95,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,044 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,923 miles

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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

cut to nearside front tyre outer wall

park brake travel long

Fail 15 Aug 2014 83,923 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

cut to nearside front tyre outer wall

park brake travel long

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Pass 3 Aug 2013 70,527 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate damaged

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 59,577 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,389 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,756 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge/close to limit - offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

park brake travel high

Fail 7 Jul 2010 37,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge/close to limit - offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

park brake travel high

Pass 11 May 2009 24,411 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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RA06 GHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA06 GHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA06 GHD registered?

RA06 GHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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